Best Editorial Calendar Software
StoryChief alternatives
8 tools scored in the same category. 5 score higher than StoryChief's 3.0/5.
Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.
Before you switch — what StoryChief does well
- Easy to use platform for non-technical team members
- Easy channel integration with CMSs such as WordPress and Webflow
And where it was marked down
- Limited design customization options
- The workflow automation feature can be inconsistent at times
A flexible relational database and no-code platform for building AI-powered editorial workflows
Scores 1.3 higher than StoryChief
Professional newsroom planning and editorial calendar platform for complex multi-channel workflows
Scores 1.2 higher than StoryChief
AI-powered work management platform orchestrating complex editorial workflows and multi-channel content campaigns
Scores 1.0 higher than StoryChief
Professional editorial, permission, and workflow management tools for WordPress content teams and digital publishers.
Scores 0.8 higher than StoryChief
Google Docs-style real-time collaboration and editorial commenting directly within the WordPress block editor
Scores 0.5 higher than StoryChief
A versatile AI-powered Work OS for centralizing editorial workflows and cross-team project management
Scores level with StoryChief
Unified creative operations platform for managing digital assets and complex editorial workflows
Scores level with StoryChief
A visual project management tool that helps teams organize tasks, collaborate on projects, and boost productivity. (Now: Acquired by Atlassian in 2017; it continues to operate under the Trello brand name as part of the Atlassian suite.)
Scores 0.1 lower than StoryChief
Common questions
What is the best alternative to StoryChief?
On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Airtable is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Editorial Calendar Software at 4.3/5, against StoryChief at 3.0/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.
Why would a publisher move away from StoryChief?
Our editors flagged: Limited design customization options; The workflow automation feature can be inconsistent at times. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run StoryChief successfully despite them.
Are these alternatives ranked by paid placement?
No. Every tool here is ranked by a composite score set by SODP's editorial team across 12 criteria. Vendors cannot pay for inclusion, for a score, or for a position on this page.
